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T831 AES

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,248 mi
Last recorded76,248 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT831 AES
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,248 miles

D S R disc backing plate missing

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

D S F wiperblade split

D S R disc backing plate missing

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,220 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,220 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r disc dust cover missing

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,981 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,579 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2008 59,579 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,049 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,332 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 45,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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T831 AES is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 78,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T831 AES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T831 AES registered?

T831 AES is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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